YB16AL-A2 Battery Motorbike Fitment:

YAMAHA PZ500DX Phazer 500 Deluxe 500cc
YAMAHA XV700SS 700cc
DUCATI Strada 851cc
DUCATI M Chromo 600cc
DUCATI SS Veloce 750cc
DUCATI Supersport 900 904cc
DUCATI SS IE 750cc 00-01
DUCATI M Metallic 900cc 00-01
DUCATI SS IE 900cc 00-01
YAMAHA XV750 Virago (All) 750cc 81-97
YAMAHA XV700 Virago 700cc 84-87
YAMAHA VMX1200 V MAX 1200cc 85-07
YAMAHA XL540 XLV 540cc 85-90
YAMAHA XV700C 700cc 86-87
YAMAHA CF300 Inviter 300cc 86-90
YAMAHA EX570E Exciter 570cc 88-90
YAMAHA VK540E, II, III 540cc 89-03
DUCATI Sport 750cc 89-90
DUCATI Biposto/SP2/SPORT 851cc 89-90
DUCATI SS 750cc 90-00
DUCATI Superbike 851cc 90-91
DUCATI SP, SP II, SP IV, SP V 888cc 90-95
DUCATI S Superbike 851cc 91-92
YAMAHA EX570E Exciter II LE 570cc 91-93
DUCATI Strada 888cc 91-94
DUCATI SS Supersport 400cc 91-99
DUCATI SL 900cc 92-96
DUCATI SS Supersport 350cc 93-
DUCATI Monster 600cc 94-00
DUCATI Monster, Superlight 900cc 94-00
YAMAHA VX500E Vmax 500cc 94-01
YAMAHA VX600E/DX Vmax 600 LE/DX 600cc 94-96
CAGIVA E900 900cc 94-97
DUCATI SS Supersport 600cc 94-98
DUCATI Biposto, Senna, Strada 916cc 94-98
DUCATI I.E., SP, SP S 916cc 94-98
CAGIVA Canyon, River 600cc 96-97
DUCATI Strada Biposto, SP, SPS 748cc 97-00
DUCATI Sport Touring 2 (ST2) 944cc 97-00
YAMAHA VT500 Venture 500 500cc 97-01
YAMAHA VT600 Venture 600 600cc 97-98
YAMAHA VX600XTC Vmax 600 XTC 600cc 97-98
DUCATI Supersport FE 900cc 97-99
DUCATI M City/M Dark/M Dark City 600cc 98-00
DUCATI M Chromo 900cc 98-00
DUCATI M Special 900cc 98-00
DUCATI M City/M Dark/M Dark City 750cc 99-00
DUCATI M City/M Dark/M Dark City 900cc 99-00
DUCATI ST4 916cc 99-00 
DUCATI 996, S, SPS 996cc 99-00
DUCATI Monoposto 996cc 99-00
DUCATI SPS/SPS2 996cc 99-00
YAMAHA VT500 Venture 500 XL 500cc 99-00

MOTORBIKE BATTERY CHARGING 

The best way to assure long term performance of your motorcycle battery is to keep it charged on a regular basis. The majority of modern chargers are now automatic, this means they can be constantly attached to the battery and will only provide charge to the battery when necessary.  A very popular method amongst most motorcyclists is to keep the charging leads attached to the battery at all times and stowed away  in the battery compartment when riding, this way they can be easily reconnected to the charger when the motorcycle is not in use.

Cleaning and Storage                               

It is important to make sure your battery is kept clean, as this can help stop the build up of sulphates on the exterior of the battery.
If lead sulphate (white powdery substance) begins to build up on the lead plates inside your battery it is very likely the lead plates may not be able to accept the charge they need, causing the battery to become unusable. To help prevent this, when storing your motorcycle you should disconnect the battery from the bike and continue to charge regularly.

Regular Motorbike Battery Maintenance

• Clean the battery, making sure it is clear of any substances.
• Check the battery acid levels, topping up with acid or distilled water as necessary. Make sure this is done in a well-ventilated area. (Be sure to wear goggles and gloves).
• Check the cables and connectors for any visible damage.
• Check the inside of the battery for excessive Sulphate build up.
• Make sure caps are screwed back onto the battery tightly.
• Check the breather pipe is not blocked
• Place a tester on the battery.